2008 FIAT DOBLO climate control

21GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Fixed side vent - 2.Adjustable side vent - 3.Horn - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Adjustable central vent - 6.Glove compart-
ment - 7.Adjustable central vent - 8.Central controls - 9.Glove compartment - 10.Adjustable side vent - 11.Fixed side
vent - 12.Front right-hand speaker housing -13.Glove compartment - 14.Heater/ventilation/climate control system con-
trols - 15.Recirculation slider - 16.Additional power socket - 17.Glove compartment - 18.Ashtray - 19.Cigar lighter -
20.Ignition switch - 21.Steering wheel adjustment lever - 22.Bonnet opening lever - 23.Front left-hand speaker housing.
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24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer A-fig. 31 - 32
shows the vehicle speed.REV COUNTER
Rev. counter B-fig. 33 - 34shows
engine rpm.
fig. 31
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fig. 32
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fig. 33
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fig. 34
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IMPORTANTThe electronic sys-
tem progressively blocks fuel flow to
prevent engine from overrevving. This
will lead to a progressive loss of en-
gine power. When the engine is idling,
the rev counter may indicate a grad-
ual or sudden highering of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during
normal operation, for example when
activating the climate control system
or the fan. In particular a slow change
in the speed preserves the battery
charge.
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60GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Heating
1)Air temperature knob C: point-
er in the red sector.
2)Fan knob A: pointer at the re-
quired speed.
3)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at
≤to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;
µto convey air to the feet and cool-
er air to the central vents and
dashboard vents;
wfor fast heating.
Fast heating
1)Close the vents on the dashboard.
2)Air temperature knob A: point-
er at -in the red sector.
3)Fan knob Aat fourth speed,
pointer at 4-.
4)Air temperature knob D: point-
er at w.To prevent misting up:
IMPORTANTIf the outside air is
very damp, if it is raining and/or if there
is a considerable difference between
temperature inside and outside the ve-
hicle, prevent the windows from
misting up as follows:
– slider Bat Y;
– air temperature knob C: pointer at
-in the red sector;
– fan knob Aat second speed or
faster, pointer at 2;
– air distribution knob D: pointer at
-; switch to ≤if the windows start
misting up.
If the vehicle has a climate control
system, you are recommended to ad-
just the controls as described above
and press button A-fig. 78to speed
up the demisting process. Demisting and defrosting the
windscreen and the front side
windows
This function - called max-def- is
obtained by turning the control point-
ers to the orange symbols, specifical-
ly:
1)Air temperature knob A: point-
er at -in the red sector.
2)Fan knob B
: pointer at top speed
4-.
3)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at -.
4)Slider Bat Y.
After demisting and/or defrosting,
operate the controls to restore the
required comfort.
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61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Demisting and defrosting the
rear window/s
Press button (. The electric mirror
demisting device also comes on.
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
You are advised to switch the button
off as soon as the rear window is clear.
Ventilation
1)Centre and side vents: complete-
ly open.
2)Air temperature knob C: point-
er in the blue sector.
3)Slider Bat Y.
4)Fan knob A: pointer at the re-
quired speed.
5)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at ¥.Recirculation
With the slider Bat Tthe inter-
nal air is recirculated.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.) and when running on dusty
roads. You are advised against using
this function for long periods, howev-
er, especially if there are a lot of peo-
ple in the vehicle or on cold or rainy
days since the windows could mist up
effecting visibility and driving.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)
The climate control system is ad-
justed manually.
CONTROLS fig. 78
A - Knob for operating the fan and
switching the climate control system
on and off.
The climate control system can on-
ly be switched on when the pointer on
this knob is at speed 1, 2, 3or 4 -,
the led on the knob will light up when
the system is on.
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62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Maximum cooling
1) Air temperature knob C: point-
er in the blue sector.
2)Fan knob Aat fourth speed,
pointer at 4-.
3)Slider B: at T.
4)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at ¥.
5)Climate control system: press
knob C-fig. 78.
To moderate the cooling effect: po-
sition slider Bat Y, increase the
temperature and reduce the fan speed. Consequently, the climate control
system cannot be switched on when
the pointer is at 0p.
B- Recirculation slider, to cut out
outside air.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.) and when running on dusty
roads. You are advised against using
this function for long periods, howev-
er, especially if there are a lot of peo-
ple in the vehicle or on cold or rainy
days since the windows could mist up
effecting visibility and driving.
C- Air temperature knob (warm/cool
air mixer).
D- Air distribution knob.CLIMATIC COMFORT
See previous chapter for air distrib-
ution and heating/ventilation functions.
IMPORTANTThe manual climate
control system is very useful for
speeding up the demising process be-
cause it dries the air. Simply adjust the
controls for the demisting function
(see previous section) and switch the
manual climate control system on by
pressing knob A-fig. 78. The system uses refrig-
erating fluid R134a which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment if it accidentally leaks.
Under no circumstances should
fluid R12 be used as this is in-
compatible with the system’s
component parts.
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63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system efficiency checked
before the summer at a Fiat Deal-
ership.STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR. The instrument panel and
the heating/ventilation (or climate con-
trol system) controls and the cigar
lighter ring will come on with the ex-
ternal lights.
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
nents and contains CFC.
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Side/taillights fig. 79
These come on when you turn the
ring from åto 6. Instrument panel
warning light 3will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 80
These come on when you turn the
knurled switch from 6to 2.
IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.
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110DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
The overall state of the vehicle is an
important factor which has a marked
influence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span of
your vehicle. For this reason care
should be taken to maintain your ve-
hicle by carrying out the necessary
checks and regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
SERVICE SCHEDULE (see sections:
spark plugs, idling, air cleaners, diesel
fuel filter, timing).Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and handling suffers which will
effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the vehicle
and its trim greatly effects consump-
tion and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof as soon as they are no
longer used.
These accessories reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the vehicle and
will increase consumption. Whentransporting particularly large objects,
use a trailer, where possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving in
towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an ad-
ditional load which greatly effects the
engine leading to higher consumption
(up to +20% in average). When the
temperature outside allows, use the
air vents where possible.
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION
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142IN AN EMERGENCY
Engine control unit (power)
Engine control unit (ignition switch powered)
Glow plug control unit
Horn
Manual climate control enable control
Ignition switch
Manual climate control compressor
Headlight beam adjuster
Petrol fume recirculation solenoid valve
Tachometer generator
Injectors
Heated rear window
One-speed radiator fan
Fuel pump
Fuel pump
Windscreen-rear window washer pump
Supplementary power socket
ABS power (valve)
Radiator fan first speed
(versions with manual climate control system)
Radiator fan first speed (1.3 -1.9 Multijet versions)
Radiator fan second speed
(1.4 - 1.6 versions with manual climate control system)
Radiator fan second speed (1.3 -1.9 Multijet versions)
Heated seats
+ 30 services
(sound system, cellular telephone, diagnostic socket)
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